M. T. Anderson’s feed is an example of a satire.  Skim this Wikipedia article that defines and gives a brief overview of satire; but read carefully the piece on 20th century and contemporary American satire.  And  check out this satiric clip from the Colbert Report.

Task #3

Directions: On your Google Doc, create a new section labeled “Task #3.”

Here write 2-3 brief paragraphs that compare the aspects of society that Huxley and Anderson are satirizing.  Support your claims with examples (drawn from your reading notes and listening notes from Task #2).

When you’ve finished, click here.